10 Actresses Who Could Play Lara Croft in ‘Tomb Raider’ 10 Actresses Who Could Play Lara Croft in ‘Tomb Raider’ Share Comment The genre of films based on video game franchises has had a hard ride to this point – no matter how acclaimed, how beloved, or how profitable the source material may be. But of the few that have managed to gain a strong foothold in the mainstream, even fewer predicted the success of Tomb Raider – which is why it’s unsurprising that a film reboot of the former Angelina Jolie-led series has been in the works for years. But it was only recently that the project gained speed; landing both a production commitment from Warner Bros. and a new writer . With the video game version of Lara Croft being successfully rebooted via a grittier, more emotionally-driven origin story for the famous crypt-crawler, it seems a similar direction is in store for the new movie . That helps narrow down the field for possible leading ladies, while potentially ruling out actresses previously rumored for the part (from Hayley Atwell to Olivia Wilde ).

So we’ve done our best to assemble a list of actresses we think could tackle the part of Lady Croft in her early days – and a few alternatives, should the studio follow the previous plan and seek out an established star. Without further ado, read on for our list of 10 Actresses Who Could Play Lara Croft in the new Tomb Raider movie. Lily James She may be best known for roles as refined, bright-eyed young women , but there’s more to actress Lily James than appears at first glance. Having become best known internationally for her turns in Downton Abbey and the upcoming Cinderella , few would need convincing that James is capable of portraying the naive and pampered (even if well-meaning) Lara, which the first chapter of a Tomb Raider origin story would require. Yet James’ role in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies shows she’s willing to take on more… ambitious parts, while giving her valuable experience as a polite-yet-deadly heroine. And her work as a competitive runner in Fast Girls (2012) proves she can pull of the physical aspects of Lara Croft’s character. A bigger-budget, action-oriented film may not be her top priority, but stranger things have happened.

Camilla Luddington Actress Camilla Luddington may be the only one on our list who has actually played Lara Croft already, having supplied the vocal and motion performances for the famous heroine in the most recent Tomb Raider video game. But her credits aren’t limited to the digital space – nor the character of the English cave-diver. With roles in everything from Grey’s Anatomy and Californication to True Blood , Luddington has an impressive resume – even without the experience of playing Lady Croft. But if the plan is to tell an origin story like that of the game – and to do it with some speed – then Luddington could be the wisest choice. Having already captured the emotional and physical rise of Lara from an amateur archaeologist, much of the work would be done already. Gemma Arterton While certainly too seasoned to play the ‘immature’ Lara that might be pursued, there’s no question that Gemma Arterton is capable of picking up the banner dropped by Angelina Jolie. After her turn in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters managed to both charm and thrill in a somewhat disappointing adventure, we were convinced there were few roles Arterton wouldn’t be able to play – Wonder Woman included.

True, a role like British socialite Lara Croft may not be too much of a stretch for Arterton. But with a film series carrying this much baggage, casting an actress who makes perfect sense on paper is obviously appealing. That’s assuming the filmmakers are comfortable with introducing an adult Lara, which isn’t necessarily a deal breaker. Tuppence Middleton Though not yet a household name (hard to believe), Tuppence Middleton has had an impressive year. After a variety of small TV and film roles in the UK, Middleton has delivered some notable performances in the past year – notable for very different reasons. First, there was the critically-acclaimed WWII-era The Imitation Game , followed by the significantly less-acclaimed Jupiter Ascending . Middleton fits the bill in plenty of ways, and having recently played a member of galactic royalty who managed to seem likable in a deeply flawed adventure, there are few noblewomen that Middleton would struggle to play. The more physical aspects of a Lara Croft origin story might be a challenge, but having made a name for herself in just a few short years, a starring role would be a logical next step.

Daisy Ridley Daisy Ridley may be an unknown, but so were Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill when they were entrusted with the Star Wars name. Though her acting resume is limited to guest spots on UK shows like Casualty, Silent Witness and Mr. Selfridge, she seemed to contain enough potential for director J.J. Abrams to cast her as ‘Rey,’ one of the young stars launching a new trilogy with Star Wars: The Force Awakens . Few film franchises are guaranteed to make celebrities of young actors like the one set in “a galaxy far, far away,” which means the world will be watching to see if Ridley has the makings of a real blockbuster star. If she delivers, then audiences will watch her skyrocket to the top of the list of young English actresses – and a role as the new Tomb Raider could use that kind of marketing. Tatiana Maslany Sure, Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany may not fulfill the ‘English’ requirement of the role, but she has already proven capable of playing vastly different types of character – at the same time, no less.

As the star of Orphan Black , Maslany has played a hothead and an intellectual; women who are shaken to their core by the slightest bit of disaster or violence, and those who use trauma to forge them into even more durable heroines. That proves she’s got the skills to do justice to most of the aspects of Lara’s character, especially if the film is intended to take her from one extreme to another. Since Maslany is still short of ‘star’ status for the masses (read: criminally underrated), her open schedule may also be that of an actress lacking the star power sought by the studio. But if an actress of her quality landed the part, it would prove the filmmakers were looking to tell a true origin story, and avoid the pattern set with the previous two films. Margot Robbie It’s hard to believe that despite the instant fame brought with roles in The Wolf of Wall Street , Focus , Z For Zachariah and the upcoming Suicide Squad, Margot Robbie has yet to reach the age of 25. Clearly not shying away from the spotlight, the Australian actress is soon to lead one planned blockbuster franchise – but in this day and age, a rising young star tied to just one is increasingly uncommon.

Mastering the art of seduction and falsehoods in Focus – after playing a sweet, lighthearted flight attendant in Pan Am – proved that Robbie has range as well as staying power opposite Hollywood heavy-hitters. We know that she’ll be getting into ‘superhero shape’ for her role as Harley Quinn, and with roles in Tarzan and Fun House already in the works, Robbie is looking to get her hands dirty. Pair that drive with a heroine like Lara Croft, and how many fans would raise an eyebrow? Alexandra Dowling Alexandra Dowling may have only a handful of credits to her name – perhaps best known to our readers for her brief (and we mean brief) role as Roslin Frey in Game of Thrones – but all it takes is a single performance to turns heads. It’s for that reason that Dowling’s turn as Queen Anne in BBC’s The Musketeers seems to have sent her star on the rise with alarming speed, landing her on the shortlist for the new female lead in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (a part that ultimately went to another actress on our list).

Portraying the Queen of Great Britain leaves little doubt that Dowling can carry Lara’s entitled upbringing convincingly – the fact that she managed to do it while still showing a softer side has us (and Disney, apparently) thinking she’s capable of a bigger spotlight. Add the fact that Dowling has the look fans are likely to get behind, and she makes our shortlist with ease. Felicity Jones The Star Wars camp hasn’t let many young, relatively unknown actresses slip past them, with Daisy Ridley and Tatiana Maslany apparently being eyed for mainline or spinoff films. But it was Felicity Jones who landed the starring role in the 2016 Star Wars spinoff ; an unsurprising choice, given the recent buzz surrounding the English actress. Not only due to an impressive turn as Jane Hawking in The Theory of Everything , but as a potential comic book superhero in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 . In hindsight, it may have been for the best that Jones’ role as Felicia Hardy (a.k.a. Black Cat) was kept to a minimum; on the other hand, there’s no reason to doubt that Jones would have been a strong addition to Sony’s Spider-Man universe .

But all must move on, and although a starring role in a Star Wars spinoff film may make another adventure franchise seem like overkill, a dramatic approach to Tomb Raider is something we would love to see Jones tackle. Kaya Scodelario Kaya Scodelario may be the youngest actress on our list, but she’s also one of the most seasoned. Starting her acting career on the UK series Skins at the age of 14, Scodelario’s talents soon led to more TV and small film roles, but her career has hit top speed in the past year. Hitting American audiences as the sole actress in the YA novel adaptation The Maze Runner , the planned franchise is just the first of many that she may find herself signed for. Disney gave Scodelario the nod for the upcoming sequel/soft reboot of Pirates of the Caribbean , confirming that a blockbuster career in North America is most definitely a possibility. At just 22 and already a veteran portraying relatable young women enduring the hardships that adolescence brings, Tomb Raider doesn’t just seem like an achievable challenge, but a strong fit, first and foremost. Whether the filmmakers agree (or her schedule will allow such a role) remains to be seen.

Conclusion That concludes our list of actresses that we feel could play the young, vulnerable, untested Lara – as well as the battle-hardened, fearless tomb raider she will one day become. Whether the filmmakers decide to cast an actress who will need to toughen up before the eyes of the audience, or a proven badass who will have to show a softer side, we think any of the names on our list would be compelling choices. What are your hopes for the next Tomb Raider? Do the actresses on our list fit your idea of the ideal Lara, or do you have a different actress/version in mind? Leave your thoughts in the comments. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider | Lara Croft Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (a.k.a.

Tomb Raider) is a 2001 adventure thrill film adapted from the Tomb Raider video game series. Directed by Simon West and starring Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft , it was released in U.S. theaters on June 15, 2001. A sequel, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life , was released in 2003. Contents Edit The film opens with Croft in an Egyptian tomb, seeking a diamond at one end of a chamber. As she approaches she is attacked by a large robot. After an intense chase and battle, she disables it by ripping out its motivational circuits. She takes the diamond, which is revealed to be a memory card labeled 'Lara's Party Mix,' and inserts it into a laptop computer inside the robot, whereupon it plays music. Now it is revealed that the scene took place in a practice arena in Croft's home, and that her assistant, Bryce, programmed the robot, to challenge her in combat. It is the day of the first phase of a planetary alignment, culminating in a solar eclipse on the Earth, which happens once every 5,000 years.

In Venice , the Illuminati search for a key to rejoin halves of "the triangle," which must be done by the final phase of the alignment. Mr. Powell, an Illuminati member, assures that they are almost ready, but in reality he has no idea where to find the key. Croft's butler, Hillary, tries to interest her in several projects, but she ignores them. 15 May, as Hillary is aware, is the day that Croft's father disappeared many years earlier. She has not recovered from his loss. Later that night, Croft has a dream reminding her what her father said about the alignment, and an object linked to it called the Triangle of Light. Waking, she is aware of a clock ticking. Searching for it, she discovers a secret chamber with a carriage clock that had spontaneously begun ticking. Bryce probes it and discovers a strange device hidden inside the clock. Since the device resembles a clock, Croft consults a clock expert friend of her father's, Mr. Wilson. She believes it is connected to the "Triangle of Light," but Wilson disavows knowledge of the clock or the Triangle. Croft encounters Alex West, a fellow tomb raider with unscrupulous methods.

They are attracted to each other, but Croft cannot abide his for-profit attitude. That night, Croft is contacted by Wilson, who tells her that he gave her name to a man named Manfred Powell in regards of the clock. In reality, Wilson is also a member of the Illuminati. The next day, Croft sees Powell in his home, and shows him photographs of the clock. Later, while discussing it with Bryce, she points out that Powell was lying about his knowledge. That night, armed commando troops invade the house and steal the clock despite Croft's attempts to fend them off. The next morning, Croft receives a letter from her father, arranged to arrive after the beginning of the alignment, where he explains that the clock is the key to retrieve two halves of the mystic Triangle of Light, which is revealed to be an object of phenomenal destructive power that granted its wielder power over time and space. Initially housed in a city built by those who worshipped the object, misuse of the Triangle's power destroyed the city and so it was split into two halves; one was hidden in a tomb in Cambodia , the other half in the ruined city itself, in modern-day Siberia.

Her father urges her to find and destroy both halves before the Illuminati can find it. In Cambodia, West figures out part of the puzzle on how to retrieve the triangle half, but Croft manages to successfully grab the piece and escape the temple after fighting off and destroying a huge six-armed guardian statue. She and Powell arrange to meet in Venice, since each of them has what the other needs to finish the Triangle. Powell proposes a partnership to find the Triangle, and informs Lara that her father was a member of the Illuminati, which she vehemently denies. Though hesitant at first, she, along with Bryce, meets with Powell for the trip to Siberia. Inside the tomb, there is a giant model of the solar system, which activates as the alignment nears completion. Croft retrieves the last half of the Triangle, but when Powell tries to complete it, the halves will not fuse. He realizes that Croft knows the solution to the puzzle, and kills West in order to induce her into completing the Triangle to save both West's life and her father's. Croft reluctantly complies, and they then struggle for control of the Triangle, with Croft prevailing. Croft then finds herself in a strange alternate existence facing her father.

He explains that it is a "crossing" of time and space, and urges her to destroy the Triangle instead of using it to save his life. She leaves her father and returns to the chamber, where time is slowly running backwards from the point where Powell killed West. Croft takes the knife he threw into West's chest and reverses it, then destroys the Triangle, which returns time to its normal flow and directs the knife into Powell's shoulder. The chamber begins to self-destruct, Everyone turns to leave, but Powell tells Croft that he killed her father and retrieved his pocket watch with a picture of Lara's mother inside. Croft fights him to retrieve it, killing him and escaping as the chamber comes down around her. At the mansion, Hillary and Bryce are shocked to see Croft wearing a dress. She goes into the garden to her father's memorial, then returns inside, where Bryce has a reprogrammed SIMON, ready to challenge Croft once again. Hillary reveals a silver tray holding Croft's pistols, which she takes with a smile. Cast Edit Tomb Raider went through many drafts and several writers, which resulted in production delays. In 1998, writer Brent V.

Friedman, who had co-written Mortal Kombat: Annihilation the year before, penned an unproduced Tomb Raider script. Producer and screenwriter Steven E. de Souza, who wrote and directed the 1994 video game film Street Fighter, penned an early draft of the Tomb Raider script in 1999, but it was rejected by Paramount. However, it was partially resuscitated for the 2003 sequel Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life . The final draft of the script was attributed to five writers, including director Simon West. Financing Edit Lara Croft was financed through Tele-München Gruppe (TMG), a German tax shelter. The tax law of Germany allowed investors to take an instant tax deduction even on non-German productions and even if the film has not gone into production. By selling them the copyright for $94 million and then buying it back for $83.8 million, Paramount Pictures made $10.2 million. The copyright was then sold again to Lombard Bank, a British investment group and a further $12 million was made.

However, to qualify for Section 48 tax relief, the production must include some UK filming and British actors, which was acceptable for a film partially set in the United Kingdom. Presales to distributors in Japan, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain made a further $65 million. Showtime paid $6.8 million for premium cable TV rights. In total, $94 million was put together. The deal between Eidos , Tomb Raider's publisher, and Paramount Pictures was structured so Eidos received a single fee, but no royalties. [1] Casting Edit The film marked the feature film debut of television actor Christopher Barrie (Hillary), known for his role of "Arnold Rimmer" in the BBC science fiction comedy series Red Dwarf. Iain Glen , a Scot, adopted an English accent as Powell, whilst English actor Daniel Craig adopts an American accent for the role of Alex West. Angelina, being American herself, takes on an English accent. Release Edit The film received generally negative reviews, earning a 19% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with 27 out of 140 critics giving it a positive review with an average rating of 3.9/10.

The general consensus is "Angelina Jolie is perfect for the role of Lara Croft, but even she can't save the movie from a senseless plot and action sequences with no emotional impact". [2] A positive review came from Roger Ebert who awarded the film three out of four stars and said, "'Lara Croft Tomb Raider' elevates goofiness to an art form. Here is a movie so monumentally silly, yet so wondrous to look at, that only a churl could find fault." Box office performance Edit Tomb Raider debuted at number one with a towering $48.2 million, giving Paramount its second-best debut and the fourth-highest debut of 2001. It beat the opening record for a film featuring a female protagonist ($40.1 million for Charlie's Angels) as well as the opening record for a video game adaptation ($31 million for Pokémon: The First Movie), and is the most successful video game adaptation to date, grossing $300,000,000 worldwide. [3] [4] Awards and nominations Angelina Jolie was nominated for the Worst Actress Golden Raspberry Award for her role in the film.

Soundtrack Edit In 2002, an attraction was opened at Paramount's Kings Island (then owned by Paramount Pictures) themed to the film "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider." The most expensive ride ever opened at the park, Tomb Raider: The Ride was essentially nothing more than a Top Spin, an amusement park ride featured at many carnivals and theme parks. However, Tomb Raider: The Ride was the world's first (and to this day, only) Giant Top Spin, nearly doubling the capacity of these carnival rides and drastically increasing the height of the ride. Tomb Raider: The Ride was billed as a "totally immersive dark ride adventure." Synchronized to a musical score composed specifically for the ride, the ride continued the adventurers of Lara Croft from the film, essentially asking riders to help her find and destroy the Triangle, which is fiercely guarded by the goddess of war, Durga. The queue line for the ride featured the warrior monkey statues as well as the six-armed Brahma shrine from the film (the actual film props), while the ride chamber itself featured a specially created carving of the goddess Durga.

Upon awakening the goddess by mistake, her "laser" eyes shattered the headlights of the car, leaving the first portion of the ride in pitch black darkness lit only by her fire and ice emblems which she held in her hands. Playing off scenes from the film, the ride blasted riders skyward inches from razor-sharp stalactites, then held riders upside down to view an erupting volcano stretching up the back wall. Just before the ride's finale, riders were held face down to view a bubbling pit of "lava" beneath them which, synchronized to music, squirted up fountains of lava at riders, often spritzing them. The ride ended with Angelina Jolie reprising her role as Lara Croft to narrate on the defeat of the goddess as the chamber filled with smoke and the Triangle and goddess were cracked down the center, ending the goddess' malevolent reign over the temple and assuring that no one would ever use the Triangle for evil. In 2008, Paramount Pictures sold the park to Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, owners of world famous Cedar Point. Forced to removed all references to Paramount films and licensing, the ride was renamed The Crypt.

While all the film props, music, and lighting were removed, the carving of the goddess Durga can still be seen on the walls, though the ride takes place in pitch black darkness, devoid of ice and lava effects. Trivia Paramount also received input from Core Design on casting. Rumored actresses included Pamela Anderson, Demi Moore, Jeri Ryan, and Carla Pivonski. Lara Croft uses an Ericsson Bluetooth Headset and an Ericsson R310 mobile phone. Was filmed at Pinewood Studios in England where James Bond films are made which is coincidental towards Daniel Craig who later took the role of James Bond in Casino Royale (2006). Lara Croft's father is played by Angelina Jolie's real life father, actor Jon Voight. Lara's training robot is named Simon, after the director Simon West. Alex West was originally named Alex Mars but because the name hadn't been cleared by the legal department it couldn't be used. Simon West decided to name the character Alex West, after his father, since he knew, that if needed, he could get legal clearance for the name.

Apart from normal jumping, the only moves Lara Croft (Angelina Jolie) does in the movie which can also be done in the games is the jump over the living statue and rolls in the air. This can be done in the PlayStation game by pressing forward and square, then circle while in the air. Angelina Jolie did her own Bungee-Ballet, and according to an interview with her on the Jay Leno show, injured her ankle on the first take when landing on top of a chandelier went bad, so that part of the scene had to be done over again after she recovered. Many of Lara's action sequence moves will be known and loved by any aficionados of the video game series. Drawing weapons mid-somersault, swallow dives into water, forward rolls to reverse direction - these are signature moves of the experienced player. In the much-shown previews, at one point Lara says to Powell "You might try to kill me." Powell replies that he "would never kill a lady." She replies archly "I said you'd try." That exchange doesn't appear in the actual movie. Biggest grossing action film with a woman in lead role. Second is Aliens (1986).

Martin Clunes was originally asked to play Lara's butler, but filming dates clashed with his wedding anniversary (he makes a special point of never working on his anniversary), so he turned it down. The part was eventually taken by Chris Barrie. Lara's pistols are 9mm Heckler and Koch USP MATCH. The Illuminati is purported to be a real-life secret society with origins dating back to at least the 1700s if not earlier, though it is a matter of debate whether it still exists. Many books - factual and fiction or science fiction novels - have been written about this legendary group, the best known being the "Illuminatus!" trilogy by Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson. At one point, Demi Moore was widely reported to have been in consideration for the role of Lara Croft. In the video game, Lara Croft is a 36DD. Angelina Jolie is naturally a 36C, and was padded to a 36D for the movie, as it was felt that padding to the original character size would be too unrealistic. At the time of filming, Angelina Jolie sported a large tattoo on her upper left arm.

Make-up was used to cover the tattoo, but one can see where the tattoo has been covered up on several scenes. The gun used by Powell's villains is the H&K G36k, the shortened carbine version of the G36 assault rifle. Both are in use with the German army. The temple on the hill in Cambodia on which Lara lands on is Phnom Bakheng which is just outside the South Gate of the city of Angkor Thom. Next, when we see her drive her jeep off, Lara is at Bayon, at the center of Angkor Thom. The temple with trees overgrown on it, where Lara falls into the hidden tomb, is Ta Prohm. The monkeys Lara fights there are modeled after the ones at Banteay Srei, a temple located far from Angkor Wat. They are the guardians of the door. Executive producer Stuart Baird did uncredited re-editing work on this film and Mission: Impossible II (2000) for Paramount in exchange for the job of directing Star Trek: Nemesis (2002). The music played while the explorers are in the Siberian village and then on the sleds is Tuvan throat singing.

The gun that Daniel Craig uses in the Tomb of the Dancing Light is a Walther P99 pistol, the signature weapon of James Bond. He later wielded this weapon again as 007 in Casino Royale (2006). This film marks the first time in more than three decades that a Hollywood production has been filmed in Cambodia, the previous film being Lord Jim (1965). The makers at first envisioned the scenes ultimately shot in Cambodia taking place at the Great Wall of China. When schedule didn't allow for this to happen, the alternative was to build the Great Wall in Scotland. Ultimately, they opted for the stone temples of Cambodia instead. Angelina Jolie had lessons in yoga and kickboxing to prepare for her role as Lara Croft. She also learned how to handle guns and other weapons. The picture in the inset of Lara's father's pocket watch is of Lynda Carter.

Lara has been given several gadgets in the film which are specific nods at certain gameplay features (of the Tomb Raider game and games in general) - among them the reloader belt or back pack (allowing her to reload her guns very quickly and without fidgeting about with magazines or bullets) and the back pack itself (which almost mysteriously "swallows" any item moved close to its bottom or side by Lara, like the first half of the Triangle). Angelina Jolie received weapons training from an instructor of the SAS, the United Kingdom's elite special forces, to prepare herself for the role. Lara never actually wounds or kills anyone with a gun in the entire movie. Lara Croft is British and Alex West is American. However, the actress Angelina Jolie who plays Croft is American and Daniel Craig, the actor who plays West, is British. Towards the end of the film when Lara finds a bunch of wolves, she says "A-ha". This was a link to the original games where Lara would uses this phrase whenever she picked up an item. Filming the scenes where Lara drives her Land Rover through the jungle there had to be endless re-shoots due to snakes and other wildlife falling through the open top roof.

Angelina Jolie herself was reported to be terrified. Gallery Attn Heidi Montag: 'Tomb Raider' reboot set - NY Daily News 'Tomb Raider' reboot set for 2013 with GK Films; Angelina Jolie unlikely to be back as Lara Croft Attn Heidi Montag: 'Tomb Raider' reboot set A 'Tomb Raider' reboot will be coming to theaters in 2013, thanks to GK Films. But who will take over the lead role from Angelina Jolie? (Grant/Everett) DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 11:37 AM " Tomb Raider ," the movie that turned Angelina Jolie into a star, is headed for a reboot in 2013. Producer Graham King announced on the blog of his company GK Films that it has acquired the rights to the franchise based on the 1996 video game about a buxom archeologist who travels the world engaged in deadly adventures. King and producer Tim Headington reportedly will "create daring new adventures for the young and dynamic" heroine.

"We are very excited to be rebooting what is already a hugely successful film franchise and continuing the 'Tomb Raider' phenomenon," King said. Paramount Pictures made two films based on the popular game, 2001's " Lara Croft: Tomb Raider " and in "The Cradle of Life" in 2003, both starring Jolie. Though GK has not yet announced casting, the press release suggests a younger Croft, which may rule out Jolie, who is now 35 and last played Croft 10 years ago. The actress also has suggested in the past that she feels she completed the role in 2003. "The second one, I felt like that's kind of how I wanted to do it, and I don't really feel the need to do another one," she told UGO Entertainment's website in 2004. Her favored sucessor, Megan Fox , reportedly turned down Lara Croft last year because she was sick of being compared to the film's original star. "The offer has been on the table for Megan for a while but she's reluctantly turned it down," an insider told Showbiz Spy at the time.

"She's the logical choice to play Lara and she loves the character but the comparison with Angelina [Jolie] is too much." Reality star Heidi Montag threw her hat into the ring soon after, writing on Twitter that she wanted to be "the blonde tomb raider." "I'm better with guns then both Angelina and Megan Fox put together!" she tweeted. "Tomb Raider" will be the first major franchise for the production company behind " The Tourist " and "The Town." GK Films also produced Johnny Depp 's " Rango " and is the company behind his next film, " The Rum Diary ." Neither GK Films nor Jolie's rep could be reached for comment. Daisy Ridley Confirms Talks for Lara Croft 'Tomb Raider' Role | Moviefone Daisy Ridley Confirms Talks for Lara Croft 'Tomb Raider' Role by Katie Roberts Following the juicy rumor that "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" star Daisy Ridley was in talks for the lead role in a " Tomb Raider " reboot, the actress herself has confirmed that she's being eyed for the part of Lara Croft. Ridley spoke to The Hollywood Reporter this weekend at the Empire Awards in London, where she picked up the best female newcomer prize.

When asked by the trade about the "Tomb Raider" rumors, the actress acknowledged that there "have been conversations" between her and filmmakers about taking the role -- though she has not been offered the part yet. "I'm waiting for someone to say 'I want you, let's do it'," Ridley told THR. According to a report from earlier this month, Ridley is one of a number of actresses vying for the plum role, which is a younger version of the character originated onscreen by Angelina Jolie in 2001's "Tomb Raider" flick. Interest in the film franchise has been renewed thanks to a 2013 video game reboot that follows the first adventures of archaeology student Lara Croft -- and it turns out that that game has convinced John Boyega, Ridley's "Force Awakens" costar, that the actress would be perfect for the part. Boyega, who was also at the Empire Awards (and also picked up some hardware, in the form of the best male newcomer prize), told THR, "I played 'Tomb Raider' the game, it's a new take and I think the movies are going to be based on that version.

But I texted Daisy [and] was like, 'this is you!' and 'you need to get on that because you could be Lara Croft.' She should be." While it seems likely that this reboot will indeed follow the new video game script, that has yet to be formally announced. (And Ridley herself told THR that there's no script for the flick just yet.) But regardless of its specific plot, Ridley has more than proven herself in the action genre thanks to her "Force Awakens" part, and we think she'd be a natural fit for another high-octane franchise. Whether she lands this role or not, it's still a bit strange that she has yet to score another film gig following her breakout performance. The actress told THR that she's currently "trying to fill up [her] calendar." Get on it, Hollywood! Alicia Vikander To Play Lara Croft In ‘Tomb Raider’ Movie Reboot | Deadline 'Danish Girl's Alicia Vikander Wins Oscar For Best Supporting Actress This is the latest plum role for Vikander, and arguably her highest-profile one yet. She next co-stars in Jason Bourne opposite Matt Damon.

Her success continues to rise following a successful 2015 that saw her performance in Tom Hooper’s The Danish Girl win an Academy Award for best supporting actress as well as a memorable turn in Ex Machina as possibly the best-looking and ruthless robot in the history of cinema. She also has The Light Between Oceans opposite Michael Fassbender in the pipelines. That film has been generating awards-season buzz even though it will not be released before the end of the year. This was a role that every young actress was after with Daisy Ridley, Cara Delevigne, Emilia Clarke and Saoirse Ronan all rumored at some point. Vikander looks a strong choice for this potential franchise, given she has form with a perfect English accent. She is currently filming Submergence for Wim Wenders opposite James McAvoy. Lara Croft was famously played in its previous incarnation by Angelina Jolie at her most kick-ass and pneumatic. The original Tomb Raider game was published in 1996 by the London-based video game company Eidos and went on to become one of the most successful video games of the time. Eidos (including Crystal Dynamics) is now part of Square Enix, an international interactive entertainment group.

The latest adaptation, which has been in development for several years, received a jolt of adrenaline when the video game series was rebooted with 2013’s Tomb Raider, which depicted Croft’s first adventure as an archaeology student, and follow-up Rise Of The Tomb Raider. Vikander is repped by UTA, Tavistock Wood Management and Actors in Scandinavia. Alicia Vikander to play Lara Croft in Tomb Raider reboot | Film | The Guardian Alicia Vikander Alicia Vikander to play Lara Croft in Tomb Raider reboot The recent Oscar winner for The Danish Girl will resurrect the role famously played by Angelina Jolie in a new take on the action heroine Alicia Vikander at the Oscars: ready to take on Tomb Raider. Photograph: David Fisher/Rex/Shutterstock Thursday 28 April 2016 17.19 EDT Last modified on Friday 29 April 2016 14.11 EDT Close This article is 9 months old Alicia Vikander is booting up to play video game heroine Lara Croft in a new Tomb Raider movie.

The Swedish actor, who won an Oscar for best supporting actress for her performance in The Danish Girl , is following in the footsteps of Angelina Jolie, who accepted the role shortly after winning her best supporting actress Oscar for Girl, Interrupted in 1999. Jolie starred as the action heroine in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider , and its sequel, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life . The movie, which will be directed by Roar Uthaug (whose last film was action movie The Wave ), will star Vikander as a young and untested Croft, in what the Hollywood Reporter describes as an origin story that tracks Croft’s first adventure. Star Wars: The Force Awakens star Daisy Ridley had been rumored to be in contention for the part. Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander: 'I never thought I'd do films in English' Read more Lara Croft will be Vikander’s most high-profile role to date. The actor is also reportedly being considered to replace Rooney Mara as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’s heroine Lisbeth Salander in Sony’s forthcoming adaptation of The Girl in the Spider’s Web.

Based on the long-running video game franchise, Tomb Raider follows the English archaeologist Lara Croft through a series of adventures heavily inspired by Indiana Jones. The video game series was recently rebooted by game developer Square Enix with 2013’s Tomb Raider, which depicted Croft’s first adventure as an archaeology student, and its follow-up Rise Of The Tomb Raider. Vikander has three films due for release this year: the historical drama Tulip Fever; her romance with Michael Fassbender, The Light Between Oceans; and this summer’s Jason Bourne . Will ‘Star Wars’s Star Daisy Ridley Play Lara Croft In ‘Tomb Raider’ Reboot? | Deadline Sony Pictures Classics Lands 'The Eagle Huntress'; Sundance Docu Soars To Animated Feature With 'Star Wars' Daisy Ridley While conversations have taken place, this is still very early and there have been no official negotiations or offer yet, with the producers keeping their options wide open at this stage. This is one of THE plum gigs out there for a young actress. The role was famously played by Angelina Jolie at her most kick-ass and pneumatic.

Based on the long-running video game franchise, Tomb Raider follows the English archaeologist Lara Croft through a series of adventures heavily inspired by Indiana Jones (and, to a lesser extent, Allan Quartermaine). The latest adaptation, which has been in development for several years, received a jolt of adrenaline when the video game series was rebooted by game developer Square Enix with 2013’s Tomb Raider, which depicted Croft’s first adventure as an archaeology student, and follow-up Rise Of The Tomb Raider. That younger take on the character’s origin and path to derring-do are believed to have given the film’s producers some creative guidance. Cassidy Lange is overseeing for MGM, with Drew Crevello doing so for Warners. Denis O’Sullivan of GK Films is overseeing the production. Ridley, currently shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII, is repped by CAA. Her only confirmed post-Star Wars gig to date is her coming aboard The Eagle Huntress documentary as an exec producer.

Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley in discussion for role of Lara Croft in new Tomb Raider movie Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley in discussion for role of Lara Croft in new Tomb Raider movie By Jigmey Bhutia March 13, 2016 10:48 GMT Warner Bros and MGM are looking to relaunch the Tomb Raider franchise, which is based on the popular video games series launched in 1996 (In Photo: Daisy Ridley)Adrees Latif/Reuters Star Wars: The Force Awakens actress Daisy Ridley, 23, is reportedly being considered for the iconic role of Lara Croft in the new Tomb Raider movie. Ridley played the role of Rey in the last Star Wars movie and is currently filming for Star Wars: Episode VIII, which is scheduled to be released in December 2017. Warner Bros and MGM are looking to relaunch the Tomb Raider franchise, which is based on the popular video games series launched in 1996. Jolie, 40, played the lead character of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider and Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life.

"While conversations have taken place, this is still very early and there have been no official negotiations or offer yet, with the producers keeping their options wide open at this stage. This is one of THE plum gigs out there for a young actress," Deadline reported . "The latest adaptation, which has been in development for several years, received a jolt of adrenaline when the video game series was rebooted by game developer Square Enix with 2013's Tomb Raider, which depicted Croft's first adventure as an archaeology student, and follow-up Rise Of The Tomb Raider. That younger take on the character's origin and path to derring-do are believed to have given the film's producers some creative guidance," it reported. The Tomb Raider game launched in November 2015 saw Croft make her way into Siberia in search of the promised city of immortality, Kitezh. Players had to fight off a paramilitary organization intent on stopping her from achieving her goal. More about Entertainment

Question: Who is the actress who plays the lead in the film based on the computer game Tomb Raider
Answer: Angelina Jolie